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Aliou M.

Aliou is a senior cybersecurity strategist and doctoral researcher whose career spans over two decades of IT leadership and seventeen years of deep specialization in risk management, compliance, and advanced security architecture. With a proven ability to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and business imperatives, he has delivered secure, scalable, and regulation-aligned solutions for banking, FinTech, and healthcare organizations across North America, Europe, and Africa.

Currently a Doctor of Science in Cybersecurity candidate at Marymount University (GPA 3.96/4.0), Aliou’s research breaks new ground in AI-Orchestrated Adaptive Cryptographic Agility—engineering quantum-resilient, real-time risk mitigation frameworks for hyper-scalable financial systems. His work integrates post-quantum cryptography, Zero Trust paradigms, and intelligent threat response to future-proof critical infrastructures against quantum-era attacks.

Fluent in English and French, Aliou engages effectively with global stakeholders, from boardrooms to technical teams. His leadership portfolio includes implementing enterprise-wide governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs, automating regulatory readiness with AI, and leading cybersecurity initiatives that increased compliance efficiency by up to 90%.

A former university instructor in cybersecurity and programming, Aliou remains committed to mentorship and the advancement of global cyber resilience. He is actively pursuing elite certifications including CISA, CRISC, CISM, and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer.